Concurrent power of Central Government in case of death sentences

In cases of death sentences, the Central Government may exercise the same powers that the State Government has under sections 432 and 433. That allows the Centre to suspend, remit or commute a death sentence, or to alter related fines or terms of imprisonment. The rule applies only where the punishment imposed is death.

Rohan is convicted and sentenced to death. The Central Government can exercise the State's powers under sections 432 and 433 and commute his death sentence to life imprisonment or alter connected fines or terms of imprisonment.